Saturday February 3rd , 2024 was so awesome for me in so many ways. I spent the day in Rochester, NY. The day started with hair and makeup , as I was being honoured at a gala that evening. After picking up the awesome Jack Porcari , we headed to the grand opening in Henrietta of the @Rise Dispensary (Green Thumb Industries (GTI) ) and was able to see the store just bustling with excitement ! I was able to meet the iconic former Buffalo Bill @ Andre Reed and Lincoln Campbell who has done an amazing job with all things NY for GTI. What a smart human ! Went then to see my fellow honoree for the Gala @mj Dispensary 585 and saw more new brands on the shelves for NYS. Love watching the progress. The highlight though was being an honoree for the BLOOM ROC Gala and fundraiser! It was amazing to be honored and recognized alongside so many incredible humans ! It was so humbling. Congratuations to all the honorees ! It was a full circle day and just validated I am in the right place , where I am meant to be. The cannabis industry is challenging , but the rewards and benefits of being one’s authentic self can not be understated! We are so much stronger together. We can move mountains when we work together ! Real change happens when we build together something bigger than one of us can do independently. BLOOM ROC is doing just that ! Building an inclusive community to help others succeed in the cannabis industry. Huge shout out to everyone who supported this event. It was a sold out event that is going to help so many people ! Grateful for this incredible Saturday.

Posted by Nikki Lawley at 2024-02-05 03:58:29 UTC